Turn on the news, and it’s like reading the opening chapters of Revelation. Wars. Rumors of wars. Earthquakes. Division. Fear is everywhere. But what did Jesus say? “Do not be alarmed.” That’s not a suggestion—it’s a command. So how do we walk in peace when the world walks in panic?
Our springboard for today’s discussion is:“And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.” — Matthew 24:6 (ESV)
Jesus didn’t promise smooth sailing. He promised we’d know the season. And right now, the signs are blinking red. But He also told us how to live in the midst of it.
Don’t panic. Don’t isolate. And don’t lose your focus. The chaos around you is not a signal to shut down—it’s a signal to stand up. We were born for this moment, not to be spectators, but to be soldiers of light in the middle of the shaking.
God is not surprised by the headlines. He is not pacing heaven. He is sovereign over every ruler, every war, every shaking. And He is building a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Your role? Stay in the Word. Stay in worship. Stay on mission. While the world shouts fear, we whisper truth. While culture falls apart, we build the Church.
When the ground shifts under everyone else’s feet, you stand firm—because your foundation is not the economy, not the government, not the world. It’s Christ.
Question of the Day:What’s one practical way you can be a voice of peace when others are consumed by panic?
Mini Call to Action:Reach out today to one person who’s overwhelmed by the news. Offer them encouragement, prayer, and remind them God is still in control.
Let’s Pray:Father, the world may be in chaos, but I choose peace. Strengthen my spirit, focus my eyes, and help me be a light in the darkness. I trust You. Amen.
Let’s Get To Work!This is not the time to hide. It’s the time to shine. While the world trembles, the people of God stand firm. Be unshaken—because your God is.
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